Sligo Weekender - 23 Dez 2025
Parents jailed over physical and emotional abuse of their children
MAN JAILED AFTER ENGAGING IN SEXUALISED CHATS ON TEEN APP WITH POLICE OFFICER WHOM HE THOUGHT WAS 13-YEAR-OLD GIRL
CHRISTMAS MASS TIMES: FULL GUIDE TO CHRISTMAS EVE, CHRISTMAS DAY AND ST STEPHEN’S DAY MASSES
FIFTH ANNUAL CAVE TO CAMINO FUNDRAISER ANNOUNCED
€900,000 IN FUNDING ANNOUNCED FOR COMMUNITY PROJECTS
BRISTOW TAKES OVER OPERATIONS OF SEARCH & RESCUE BASE
Judge tells children they should be ‘very proud’ for bringing abuse to an end
Pilot who took off from Sligo raised concerns about aircraft shortly before Waterford crash
Bristow Ireland takes over Search and Rescue operations at Sligo Base
Emergency services at Holborn Street
Funding approved for Strandhill Tidal Pool feasibility study
Man (48) jailed for engaging in sexualised online chats on teen app with UK police officer he thought was 13-year-old girl
A Christmas Message from Bishop of Elphin and Achonry, Bishop Kevin Doran
Cllr calls for safety works near exposed river
€900k funding secured for three community projects
Sligo Park Run in Cleveragh
Battle of the Bands in Bree’s
EVENTS ROUND-UP
Trad & sing-song in McLaughlin’s Indoor Market in Enniscrone
Skreen-Dromard group’s show
Speedquizzing in the Belfry Bar
Jazz jam extravaganza
Tractor Run Auction
Sligo Harriers Hunt Ball
Sligo On Ice’ fast rise as a central part of Christmas in Sligo and the north west
Details announced for fifth annual Cave to Camino fundraiser
Minister welcomes €30,000 Healthy Ireland funding for Sligo Rugby Club walking track
Local primary school honoured in Farm Safety Awards
Pictures COLAISTE IASCAIGH PRESENTS ‘BACK TO THE 80S’
Apprentices recognised for WorldSkills achievements
Pictures CIVIC RECEPTION FOR EUROPEAN GOLD MEDALLISTS GEAROID MCDAID, CIAN MCMUNN
AND PADDY REAPE
New KIA EV4 Fastback puts the boot in
SIPTU, INMO members suspend Caredoc strike action
National mental health charity says ‘even on Christmas Day, we are here to help’
Almost 4,500 Sligo school children take part in IABA Start Box Programme
Beef markets fundamentals indicate strong prices for 2026 - ICMSA
Postponement of Mercosur deal welcome, but Taoiseach must clarify comments
IFA & FBD ready to lead 2026 open for applications
Minister Heydon must revisit cuts to Sheep Welfare Scheme Payments
Rail link from Sligo to Galway must now be regarded as critical infrastructure - Kenny
CHRISTMAS IN
HSE West and North West offers free walk-in children’s flu vaccine clinics in Sligo - Leitrim
THE SLIGO WEEKENDER 2025
QUIZ OF THE YEAR! BY ALAN FINN
2025 QUIZ OF THE YEAR!
A Cut Above, a Unisex hair salon that has been styling, colouring and cutting their customers’ hair for over 20 years
CARRAROE
MERVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE
Community Notes
Community Notes
Fun and games for fox hunters during Irish Famine
Sligo Trans community facing healthcare crisis as national waiting list closes
The dark is a dangerous place
A FANTASTIC 6-PAGE FESTIVE GUIDE WITH ALL YOUR TV AND MOVIE LISTINGS!
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again TG4 December 26 10.15pm
The Greatest Showman Virgin Media One, New Year’s Eve 5.30pm
Last-minute stocking fillers that don’t feel last-minute
Gifts for a newborn baby this Christmas
Wind down on Christmas Day with games for the whole family
Selection boxes remain Ireland’s No.1 festive treat
The gift of a streaming subscription is a practical present for many loved ones
Events you can take part in over the coming week
Christmas Menu
Young Songwriters’ Showcase at Hawk’s Well
Informal Music Afternoon at The Model in January
Christmas comes early for big wave surfers in Mullaghmore
A LOOK BACK AT SOME OF THE STORIES AND PHOTOS THAT APPEARED IN THE SLIGO WEEKENDER ON THIS WEEK IN THE LAST DECADE
HISTORIC EVENTS
CHART TOPPERS
AT THE BOX OFFICE
FIND THE WORDS LISTED BELOW IN THIS WEEK’S WORD SEARCH. ANSWERS CAN BE FOUND VERTICALLY, HORIZONTALLY AND DIAGONALLY. ADVENT CANDLES ELVES
SUDOKU
WHO AM I?
Tips for preparing for an interview
Tips for prepa
Presence over presents - HSE shares seasonal stress-reducing tips ahead of the holidays
European Parliament backs EU funding for safe abortion care
Choosing a wedding venue
Love on the dance floor: The 10 most popular first dance songs of 2025
HERE’S A SELECTION OF THE BEST OF SLIGO ON SOCIAL MEDIA FROM THE LAST FEW DAYS. MAKE SURE TO TAG THE SLIGO WEEKENDER IN YOUR FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM AND X POSTS!
Planning/Legal Notices
SLIGO GAA LAUNCHES ALTERNATE WHITE KIT
Intermediate tier’s standout players in 2025
New Basketball Ireland position for Sligo’s Bree
Home defeat for EJ Sligo All-Stars
New manager for the Rovers’ women’s team
Geevagh GAA’s charity games this Friday
Johnny Kenny features again for Celtic
Management role for Henry in Leitrim
McGarry is set to continue in LGFA’s hotseat
Speedy Burke wins 10k road race in Ballina
Presentation of caps to FAI Schools crew
Bunninadden will reflect on glory in 2000
Views from a rollercoaster: How Easkey reacted after thrilling win
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Views from a rollercoaster: How Easkey reacted after thrilling win
SEA BLUES WILL BE FACING KILBRITTAIN
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Extra-time class earns
THE WEST’S AWAKE
THEGAME
SEMIFINALS
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Easkey a Croker date
●PICTURES AND REACTION FROM BALLYSHANNON:
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GIFT CARD The Perfect Gift for Him!
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